Headed by Johannes Eisser, Bird & Bird’s employment practice is skilled at employee terminations, transfers, and contracts. Eisser is well-regarded in the healthcare, telecoms, and energy sectors, while Surabhi Singhi handles the employment aspects of M&A transactions. Rebecca Eade is another key team member.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Responsive, partner-led, and good knowledge of local market and requirements/laws.'
  • ‘Surabhi Singhi is excellent and our go-to person.'

Key clients

  • Edwards Lifesciences
  • Pfizer

Work highlights

Advised Edwards Lifesciences on the global employment aspects of the US$4.2bn sale of its Critical Care business.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Rebecca Eade
Rebecca Eade
Practice head

Johannes Eisser

Other key lawyers

Surabhi Singhi; Rebecca Eade